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Old 09-20-2021 | 05:02 PM
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It all started three years ago, I couldn't imagine tackling a project of this size, great work hope you're on the water soon
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Old 09-20-2021 | 05:06 PM
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Yes it’s crazy it really snow balled but we have a 25 foot jet boat we use every weekend so least we’re on the water in the meantime . I’m hoping next season she sees the water 🚿
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Old 09-20-2021 | 06:31 PM
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Love it!
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Old 09-20-2021 | 08:05 PM
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You would love it a hole lot more if you brought sand paper over and sanded …….
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Old 09-20-2021 | 11:57 PM
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Are you finishing the forward/cabin area in the same manner as you did the bilge?
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Old 09-21-2021 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by division1

Got the first layer all wiped down with cleaner and sanded with 80 rolled in a second layer of white gel with wax in it cured real nice. Going to sand with 150 to get smooth and spray the final coat of product in.

First coat of filler

Ground flat ready for filler is

Bulk head going in some more tabbing and a few more pieces and she will be ready for gel.
That is looking nice!
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Old 09-21-2021 | 11:04 AM
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Yea I’m going to put the hole cabin in white gel coat for know. It will eventually get finished off to a cover girl style
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Old 09-21-2021 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by division1
Yea I’m going to put the hole cabin in white gel coat for know. It will eventually get finished off to a cover girl style
F2 style. Nice.
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Old 09-21-2021 | 01:48 PM
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Jesus I can't even imagine a project like that. but boy do I want to keep checking in on the progress. when does the YouTube channel start ?
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Old 09-23-2021 | 09:13 AM
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Each time I check Boat Trader and see an old Top Gun for sale I think of this thread. I then get into reality and realize that a project like this is beyond my skill set. Keep posting here and on You Tube.
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